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Abrasive blasting (also known as shot blasting) involves propelling an abrasive material against the surface – either to remove surface contaminants like rust, paint or residue, add texture or finish a surface.

Though there are several types of abrasives used for shot blasting, these typically fall into two categories – reusable and expendable.

Read on to find out more about the different types of abrasive media, including examples and common applications, and how you can determine the best blast media for your project.

Reusable abrasive media

Exactly as its name implies, reusable media can be used over and over again, helping to reduce waste and operational costs.

Here are just a few examples

Abrasive blast rooms (also known as blast booths) are large chambers used to prepare components that are often too big or complex for blast cabinets.

They provide safe working conditions for operators and are typically used to store abrasive blast pots – saving businesses time and money. In addition to this, they can recover and recycle abrasive media, which is great for the environment.

But what equipment is found in blast rooms, and how does abrasive blasting work?

Allow the team at Surface Finishing Equipment Group (SFEG) to explain all in this blog.

What components are blast rooms made up of?

Blast rooms can be designed to suit the specific requirements of your business, including application, part size, production rates and the types of abrasives required. However, they almost always consist of the following components:

• Blast enclosure